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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Udan 4.0 to Offer Priority Routes Connecting Bilaspur and Ambikapur Airports in Chhattisgarh
Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of state for Civil Aviation, in a review meeting of UDAN discussed demands received for connectivity of Bilaspur and Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and said that the Ministry is committed to connect these airports at the earliest. UDAN 4.0 would focus on routes connecting these airports, he added.
UDAN scheme focuses on states having unconnected regions. Chhattisgarh is one of the focus states for Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Ministry will soon be starting bidding for UDAN 4.0 under which prescribed priority routes in Chhattisgarh would be offered for bidding.
Bilaspur is identified as a priority airport and prescriptive routes involving Bilaspur have already been included in the ensuing round of bidding under UDAN. There has been immense interest expressed from the airline operators to connect the city and extend benefit of air transport to the people of the region.
Bilaspur is significant on the country’s map both culturally and commercially. The region is also recognized for its distinct characteristics; be it the unique rice quality, Doobraj or the contribution of the Kosa silk industry to the handloom sector. Connecting Bilaspur is expected to meet desired aspirations of the people of the region.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Krishna Nagar for winning Gold medal in Badminton at Paralympics Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Krishna Nagar for winning Gold medal in Badminton at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Happy to see our Badminton players excel at the Tokyo #Paralympics. The outstanding feat of @Krishnanagar99 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold Medal. Wishing him the very best for his endeavours ahead. #Praise4Para"
Special Service and Features
M.V. Le Champlain Cruise ship arrives at Chennai Port
M.V LE CHAMPLAIN, a French Flag from Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, is the first cruise ship after the pandemic to reach the Chennai Port on 10.01.2023.
The cruise with 118 crews and 108 Passengers sets sail back to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka today.
The Tour Operators informed that the passengers have plans to visit St. Fort George Museum, Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswarar temple and Dakshin Chitra.
Shri. SUNIL PALIWAL, I.A.S, Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority emphasized the historical importance of Chennai Port and the role played to promote International Cruise Tourism in India. He specified the various facilitating measures under taken by the Central and State Governments, Vessel Agent M/s. GAC Shipping  Private Limited and other agencies. He hoped that with the modernized Cruise Terminal the Port may attract more such Cruise vessels in the post pandemic period. This information was provided by the Secretary of Chennai Port Authority.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of Government Stocks
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘7.32 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs.5,000 crore  through price based auction,‘7.26 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs.6,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘7.69 per cent Government Stock, 2043’ for a notified amount of Rs.2,000 crore  through price based auction,and  ‘7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2049’ for a notified amount of Rs.4,000 crore  through price based auction.Subject to the limit of Rs.17,000crore, being total notified amount, Government of India will have the option to retain additional subscription upto Rs.1,000 croreeach against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India , Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on June21, 2019.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stockswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on June21, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noonand the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m.and
12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on June21, 2019 and payment by successful bidders will be on June24, 2019.
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India  vide Circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Second Volume of ‘Loktantra Ke Swar’ and ‘The Republican Ethic’ - Compilation of Selected Speeches of President of India - to be released by Vice President
In order to promote and disseminate selected speeches of President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Publications Division under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has published ‘Loktantra Ke Swar ’ and ‘The Republican Ethic ’. They are a compilation of 95 speeches delivered by the President during his second year in office .
The speeches present a wide panorama of our national life, covering issues ranging from diplomatic focus to good governance, from quality education to the pursuit of excellence and from welfare of our brave armed forces to the overriding spirit of Constitution. In view of the commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a separate section on President’s illuminating addresses related to Gandhian world-view has also been included.
The speeches have been divided into 8 categories: ‘Addressing the Nation’, ‘Windows to the World’, ‘Educating India: Equipping India’, ‘Dharma of Public Service’, ‘Honouring our Sentinels’, ‘Spirit of the Constitution and Law’, ‘Acknowledging Excellence’ and ‘Mahatma Gandhi: Moral Exemplar, Guiding Light.’
The books will be released by Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on 6th September at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, New Delhi. Union Ministers Shri Prakash Javadekar and Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot will be Guests of Honour on the occasion.
PIB Headquarters
Synergy between Doctors and police is the need of the hour
ESIC Medical College organised one day workshop on Basic Life Support to Police Personnel in Hyderabad today
ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad organised one day workshop on Basic Life Support to Police Personnel in Hyderabad today , The policemen from various parts of the state attend the workshop and have the hands-on experience. Shri. N. Ramachandran
, IPS [ Retired ], President
, Indian Police Foundation Inaugurated the Workshop.
While addressing the gathering Shri. N. Ramachandran said that the Synergy between Doctors and police is the need of the hour, He shared the personal experiences as a police officer, One lakh twenty thousand people are dying every year due to road accidents, 16 persons are dying every day, traffic offences are more dangerous than terrorism, Most of the deaths on the road are due to non-availability of timely medical help and lack of poor cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques which could otherwise be a preventable cause of death..He explained the efforts of Indian Police Foundation which contributes for enhancing quality of policing in the country and improves the services delivery.
The doctors of ESIC Medical College demonstrated how to help an injured person in an accident for providing first aid and taught them how to prevent the death,
The “Basic Life Support ” course is a structured programme run under the aegis of Indian Academy of Paediatrics . It has various teaching modules for both medical and non-medical personnel and trains the participants in giving the acute medical care that can be life-saving to the needy.
(Explainer release reference one day workshop on Basic Life Support to Police Personnel
Ministry of Steel
Performance of Government-Owned Steel Companies
There are two steel manufacturing Public Sector Undertakings  under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, namely, Steel Authority of India Limited  and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited . The revenue generated by SAIL and RINL during the last five years is given at Annexure-I.
The steel industry witnessed severe downturn globally with demand slowdown, overcapacity, cheaper imports, variations in coking coal prices coupled with higher interest charges on borrowings and higher depreciations which impacted the realisations of the companies during 2015-16 to 2017-18. The companies subsequently reduced their losses and earned some profit in 2018-19. During 2019-20, SAIL remained in profit but RINL incurred losses partly due to slowdown in demand for long steel products of the company.
Steel is a deregulated sector and the role of the Government is that of a facilitator. The Government has taken various measures to facilitate growth of the domestic steel industry viz. notified Mines and Minerals  Amendment Act, 2015, thereby streamlining grant of Mining leases, changes in peak rate of custom duty on steel and levy of safeguard duties, notifying Anti-dumping duties on steel products and issuance of Steel Quality Control Orders to stop non-standardized steel import and manufacturing, etc.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Shri Kiren Rijiju gets additional charge of the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy 
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that during the hospitalization and treatment of Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State  of Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy ; and Minister of State in Ministry of Defence, following a road accident, his portfolio related to Ministry of AYUSH, be temporarily assigned to Shri KirenRijiju, Minister of State  in addition to his existing portfolios.The President of India has further directed that this arrangement may continue till Shri Shripad Yesso Naik resumes his work related to Ministry of AYUSH.
Ministry of Defence
VICE ADMIRAL SANJAY MAHINDRU, AVSM, NM ASSUMED CHARGE AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF
Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, AVSM, NM assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on 31 Mar 22.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru is an alumni of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 85 and is a Submarine and Navigation Specialist.
In his career spanning over 37 years, he has held a variety of Command and Staff appointments both ashore and afloat. The Flag Officer has commanded INS Shalki, a Type 1500 Shishumar Class submarine, Cadets Training Ship INS Krishna, and Destroyer INS Rajput. He has also commanded INS Satavahana the Navy’s Submarine Training Establishment where he set up the School for Advanced Underwater Warfare. In his staff tenures he has served in the Directorate of Submarine Operations and Directorate of Nuclear Submarine Acquisition at IHQ MoD . He has also carried out duties as Naval Assistant to FOC-in-C  and FOC-in-C .
On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in 2015, he tenanted the appointments of Flag Officer Submarines & Flag Officer Maharashtra Area and Chief Staff Officer at HQSFC. On elevation to the rank of Vice Admiral in 2019, he held the challenging and coveted appointment of Deputy C-in-C of the Strategic Forces Command prior taking over the present appointment as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff at IHQ MoD .
He has attended the Joint Services Staff College, UK and the College of Naval Warfare Mumbai. He has a MA  from Kings College, London and M Phil  from Mumbai University.
The Flag Officer was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018 and Nau Sena Medal  in 2002, by the Hon’ble President of India.
He has succeeded Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh who retired after more than 38 years of illustrious service on 31 Mar 2022. During the tenure of VAdm Ravneet Singh as DCNS, the Indian Navy witnessed a number of significant achievements that have elevated India’s global maritime stature, and is a testimony of his resolve, professional competence and dedication. These include the high tempo of operations to ensure safe passage of IFMVs, Op Samudra Setu II, Op Sagar, establishing our position as ‘preferred security partner and first responder’ in IOR, a number of successful deployments of IN units in support of national effort during COVID, successful implementation of transition cycle enhancing ‘combat readiness’ of IN, credible and significant presence in Gulf of Aden deployments, maritime engagement with FFCs, implementation of new methodology of MFL, emphasis on Tri-Service engagements towards larger objective, UN World Food Programme Escort Missions, contribution towards anti-narcotic operations, significant progress in the field of satellite surveillance and space operations in maritime domain.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
Centre specifies disclosure word for paid or barter brand endorsement
Disclosures must be clear, prominent, and extremely hard to miss in the endorsement: Department of Consumer Affairs
The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has released a set of guidelines called "Endorsements Know-hows!" for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platforms. The guidelines aims to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing products or services and that they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
The guidelines state that endorsements must be made in simple, clear language, and terms such as "advertisement," "sponsored," “collaboration” or "paid promotion" can be used. Individuals must not endorse any product or service that they have not personally used or experienced or in which due diligence has not been done by them.
The department has observed that there is confusion regarding which disclosure word to use for what kind of partnership. Therefore, for paid or barter brand endorsement, any of the following disclosures may be used: "advertisement," "ad," "sponsored," "collaboration," or "partnership." However, the term must be indicated as hashtag or headline text.
The guidelines specify that individuals or groups who have access to an audience and the power to affect their audiences' purchasing decisions or opinions about a product, service, brand, or experience, because of the influencer's/celebrity's authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience, must disclose.
The guidelines state that the disclosure must be placed in the endorsement message in a manner that is clear, prominent, and extremely hard to miss. Disclosures should not be mixed with a group of hashtags or links. For endorsements in a picture, disclosures should be superimposed over the image enough for viewers to notice. For endorsements in a video or a live stream, disclosures should be made in both audio and video format and displayed continuously and prominently during the entire stream.
The guidelines advise celebrities and influencers to always review and satisfy themselves that the advertiser is in a position to substantiate the claims made in the advertisement. It is also recommended that the product and service must have been actually used or experienced by the endorser.
In conclusion, the guidelines aim to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing products or services, and that they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines. It is essential for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers to adhere to these guidelines to maintain transparency and authenticity with their audience.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Logistics Databank Service starts at Kolkata Port Trust
Kolkata, December 3, 2018
A Logistics Databank Service has been launched by Kolkata Port Trust  at Kolkata on Saturday .
Chairman of KoPT Shri Vineet Kumar formally inaugurated the new facility and said, this project will make use of radio frequency identification technology. The aim of having a Logistics Data Bank is to track and view the movement of containers across ports to the Container Freight Stations and Inland Container Depots and end-users, he further informed. This project is being implemented in KoPT by Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation .
The dignitaries present on the occasion included CEO & MD of DMICDC Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates N Biren Singh on taking oath as Manipur CM
PIB Headquarters
4.44d Kg Gold worth Rs. 1.77 crore seized by Customs at Chennai Airport, one Arrested.
On Tuesday morning two Srilankan ladies ,Anantha Regan,37 and Mary Chandrakala,41, had arrived from Colombo by SriLankan Airlines flight UL 125, were intercepted at exit. On search of person and baggage, six gold chains and one bracelet totally weighing 614 grams valued at Rs. 24.3 lakhs was recovered from both and same seized under Customs Act 1962.
On Monday in a major case based on specific intelligence, one Rajjak Ahmed, 50, of Bhatkal Karnataka who arrived as a domestic passenger from Delhi by AI 429 was intercepted at the Kamaraj domestic terminal for carrying gold. On his personal search 20 ten tola gold bars with foreign markings totally weighing 2.33 kg valued at Rs. 92.33 lakhs was recovered from his trouser pockets and same seized as the passenger did not produce any documents evidencing licit purchase or import of gold. He informed that the gold was handed over to him by some unknown person in transit lounge of IGIA Delhi for delivery to some unknown persons who would recognize him and take delivery outside Chennai domestic airport. He was taken outside the airport but no one approached him to take delivery. The passenger was arrested.
On Monday four passengers Hikmathulla,40, who had arrived from Sharjah by Air Arabia Airlines G9 471 and another three, Rawther Naina Mohamed, 36, Musthafa, 27, Mohamed Noovan, 23, arrived from Dubai by Air India Flight AI 906, all from Ramanathapuram .were intercepted at exit . On personal search they were found to conceal gold paste in rectum. On extraction 1.5 kg gold valued at Rs. 60.27 lakhs was recovered and the same was seized under Customs Act 1962.
Total 4.44 Kg gold valued at Rs. 1.77 Crore was seized under Customs Act 1962.
Further Investigation is under progress. according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport, Chennai.
Ministry of Culture
Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
As ten - day Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata completed its fifth day yesterday , the Projection Mapping Show ‘Matrubhumi’ is receiving an overwhelming response at the cultural extravaganza . The show will be a permanent fixture at the historic Red Fort and will run throughout the year.
The projection mapping show ‘Matrubhumi’ offers a grand spectacle using light, sound and music ’ with stare-of-the-art technology. The projection mapping show highlights rich and diverse culture of India through its long, amazing, and chequered history and stirs numerous emotions of patriotism to instil pride among the citizens.
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata has already earned its place as one of the greatest cultural melange in the country. With ‘Matrubhumi,’ the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, in association with Monument Mitra, Dalmia Bharat Limited, are collaboratively highlighting India’s rich history and heritage to newer generations through engaging interactive sequences projected at Red Fort.
Dignitaries from across the nation have already visited the festival. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Smt. Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development; and Commissioner of Police, Shri Rakesh Asthana inaugurated the projection mapping show at the Red Fort on the opening night.
Beautifully conceptualised, scripted and executed, this 30-minutes show is a one-of-its-kind visual and cultural treat. The projection at Red Fort Festival - Bharat Bhagya Vidhata takes place until April 3rd and is free for all.
Timelines are as follows:
March 29th - March 31st - 7:30pm – 8:00pm
April 1st & April 2nd - 8:30pm – 9:00pm
April 3rd- 7:30pm – 8:00pm
The overwhelming response to the grandeur projection at the festival has now been made a permanent place at the Red Fort, so that even after the 10-day festival is over on 3rd April, the show will be continued throughout the year.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Trade Cooperation Framework between India and Rwanda
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the trade cooperation framework between India and Rwanda. The trade cooperation framework was signed on 23rd July, 2018.
The trade cooperation framework will facilitate better trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Cinema halls can operate at 100% capacity, Shri Prakash Javadekar releases SOP for film screening
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar today released a standard operating procedure on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 for cinema halls and theatres. Announcing the decision the Minister said now Cinema halls can operate with full capacity. He added that sanitisation and COVID protocols will have to be adhered to but people can buy food from the stalls inside the theatres. He added that the restrictions put in place due to COVID are on the verge of ending.
The SOP comes in the backdrop of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India permitting the opening of cinema halls and theatres vide their order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I dated 27th January, 2021.
At the onset, the SOP states that no Exhibition of Film shall be allowed in containment zones and that States/UTs may consider proposing additional measures as per their field assessment. The SOP states that hundred percent seating capacity is allowed inside cinema halls.
The SOP clarifies that all COVID related safety measures must be adhered to inside the premises. The General Guidelines specify that respiratory etiquettes must be followed including usage of face masks, adequate social distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed outside the auditoriums, common areas and waiting areas at all times, spitting will be prohibited and usage of Aarogya Setu app will be encouraged.
Thermal screening of visitors would be carried out at entry and exit should be done in a staggered row-wise manner to avoid crowding. e. Sufficient time interval between successive screenings on a single screen as well as on various screens in a multiplex shall be provided to ensure row-wise staggered entry and exit of the audience. Staggered show timings shall be followed for multiple screens to avoid crowding.
The SOP promotes usage of contactless digital transactions for payments for tickets, food, and beverages etc. Sufficient number of box office counters shall be opened and purchase of tickets at the box office shall be open throughout the day and advance booking shall be allowed to avoid crowding at the sale counters.
Stressing on the sanitisation of the entire premises, the SOP calls for frequent sanitization of the entire premises, common facilities, and all points which come into human contact, e.g. handles, railings, etc. shall be ensured and auditorium shall be sanitized after every screening.
The SOP has laid down specific measures for creation of public awareness against COVID by display of Do’s and Don’ts throughout the premises by way of announcements, standees, posters etc.
The detailed SOP can be read the link below:
https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/FINAL%20SOP%20for%20Exhibition%20of%20Films%20%281%29.pdf